Ethyl 5-bromovalerate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Ethyl 5-bromovalerate is employed in the preparation of S(γ-Carboxypropyl)-DL-homocysteine and S(δ-Carboxybutyl)-DL-homocysteine. It is also used in the preparation of ethyl 5-azidovalerate.

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Applications
Ethyl 5-bromovalerate is employed in the preparation of S(γ-Carboxypropyl)-DL-homocysteine and S(δ-Carboxybutyl)-DL-homocysteine. It is also used in the preparation of ethyl 5-azidovalerate.

Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.

Notes
Light Sensitive. Keep away from oxidizing agents. Store in dark.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14660-52-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H13BrO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 209.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00000266
• InChI Key: AFRWBGJRWRHQOV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 84580
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 5-bromopentanoate
• SMILES: CCOC(=O)CCCCBr

• Density: 1.306
• Boiling Point: 227°C
• Flash Point: 103°C (217°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.458
• Linear Formula: Br(CH₂)₄CO₂CH₂CH₃
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 1752023
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Synonym: ethyl 5-bromovalerate, 5-bromopentanoic acid ethyl ester, pentanoic acid, 5-bromo-, ethyl ester, 5-bromovaleric acid ethyl ester, ethyl omega-bromovalerate, ethyl5-bromovalerate, ethyl-5-bromovalerate, pubchem3955, ethyl-5-bromo-valerate, ethyl-5-bromopentanoate
• Solubility Information: Not miscible or difficult to mix in water.
• Formula Weight: 209.09
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Ethyl 5-bromovalerate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	238-705-2
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only